Through short talks and discussion, speakers will share their perspectives on the role of design in research, teaching, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The event will also celebrate new appointments to named professorships at the Morningside Academy for Design and introduce the 2025 cohort of MAD Design Fellows.
A reception will follow.
Behnaz Farahi is a designer exploring the intersection of fashion, architecture, and interactive technology. Her work examines empathy, perception, and feminism through emerging technologies, and has been recognized by Cooper Hewitt, Fast Company, and international exhibitions.
Skylar Tibbits is a designer and computer scientist whose work explores self-assembly and programmable materials in the built environment. He is Associate Professor of Design Research in MIT’s Department of Architecture, where he directs the Self-Assembly Lab and leads the undergraduate design programs. His projects have been exhibited at the MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and Cooper Hewitt, and he is the author or editor of several books on design and materials.
David Wallace is a professor of mechanical engineering at MIT known for his pioneering contributions to design education and research. He developed two influential courses—2.009 and 2.00B—that combine hands-on learning with real-world problem solving, shaping how engineering is taught at MIT and beyond. His work spans computational design tools, environmentally-conscious design, and creative methods to support the next generation of engineers.
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